Overview
Set in the bustling village of Pangbourne beside the River Thames, dog-friendly The Elephant Hotel in Berkshire has everything for the perfect weekend with your best furry friend. It has wonderful river walks nearby and offers a great base to visit Windsor Castle, dog-friendly Basildon Gardens, Henley and the Chilterns. A boutique style hotel it is super comfortable, with eclectic decor and beautiful handcrafted Indian furniture and rich fabrics creating a lovely warm and cosy atmosphere. Some of the bedrooms have four poster beds. The hotel is especially dog welcome with plenty of treats on offer and lots of cosy places for your dog to curl up and a warming log fire in the lobby to return to after a busy day of walks. The dog-friendly rooms are mostly located on the ground floor for easy access. The hotel is renowned for its steak restaurant and you can dine with your dog in the BaBar - famous for its fabulous selection of gins. There is also a lovely enclosed garden for your dog to explore.
Highlights
- Central to the bustling town of Pangbourne
- Herd steak restaurant on site
- Pretty gardens and alfresco dining
Pooch perks
- Dog-friendly rooms with direct outdoor access
- Dog beds, bowls and treats are provided
- Sausage for breakfast for your dog
Bow Wow Factor
The hotel love dogs! They can expect plenty of treats, a sausage for breakfast and wonderful walks from the doorstep!
The chic and classic bedrooms are dog-friendly and offer all the modern comforts with doors directly onto the gardens. Bespoke soaps and bubble bath evoke thoughts of a distant continent with their exotic scents, while specialty tea and coffee provide you with a homely start to your day. Each room features a modern en-suite bathroom, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with over 50 channels, and a DVD player with a selection of movies available.
Dine with Your Dog
You may dine with your dog in the Baba Bar which has a bistro feel, serving excellent local fayre. Or you can leave your dog in the room and dine in the hotel's Herd restaurant which offers a selection of the finest meats matured on the bone for 30 days, which offers an elegant fine dining alternative. On warmer days you can dine with your dog al fresco in the enclosed garden.
Need to know
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Map & Directions
Address
Church Rd
Pangbourne
Reading
Wiltshire
RG8 7AR
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Location & Local Attractions
The Elephant is situated on the Thames Path and there's a lovely riverside walk that runs from Pangbourne to Purley. The walk follows the Thames path downstream through grassy fields and leafy paths. On the way there are some lovely dog-friendly cafes to stop off in the delightful village of Pangbourne. The Royal town of Windsor is close by as is Henley and the lovely gardens of dog-friendly Basildon Park. You could also explore the Chiltern Hills or the Ridgeway National Trails.
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Concierge
When you make a reservation with us, our Canine Concierge are on hand pre and post trip.
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